Transmission Fluid - Honda 1996 Prelude Owner's Manual

Transmission Fluid

UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
3. Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission.
4. Remove the dipstick and check
the fluid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
Maintenance
5. If the level is below the lower
mark, add fluid into the filler hole
to bring it to the upper mark. Use
Honda Premium Formula Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid or an
®
equivalent DEXRON
matic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
only.
6. Insert the dipstick all the way back
in the transmission.
The transmission should be drained
and refilled with new fluid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
5-speed Manual Transmission
Correct
level
II Auto-
Check the fluid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission filler bolt and carefully
feel inside the bolt hole with your
finger. The fluid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add genuine Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid until it starts to
run out of the hole. Reinstall the
filler bolt and tighten it securely.
FILLER BOLT